Reliability Engineer

Join Our Team of TrailblazersPinnacle is committed to building future leaders through a dedicated career program where you are in control of your own professional journey. Whether you are interested in project management, solving critical problems, or working directly with the customer to understand their specific needs, we have the resources and opportunities to help you reach your goals. At Pinnacle, our vision is to make the world reliable, one customer at a time. What does Reliability mean to you? For Pinnacle, reliability means our customers can trust that their facilities operate when and how they are supposed to. With a focus on data, Pinnacle drives to increase safety, efficiency, and evolve facilities to an optimized state through reliability. Pinnacle serves a variety of industries, including oil & gas, food & beverage, specialty & petrochemical, pharmaceutical, mining, agriculture & fertilizer, lumber, and water & wastewater. Rooted in exploration, we constantly seek innovative ways to enhance industrial reliability. By fostering team development and embracing growth, we deliver added value to customers, creating a lasting global impact. This commitment drives us to cultivate bold future leaders, continuously reshaping the understanding of reliability. Innovation resides at the heart of our core values—excellence, impact, and growth—propelling us toward our vision.Why Advance Your Career at Pinnacle?Our people are our driving force, vital in realizing our goal of a more reliable world. We prioritize fostering professional growth, offering comprehensive onboarding, training, leadership programs, and continuous learning opportunities. At Pinnacle, you'll expand your horizons across disciplines, collaborating with diverse teams, and participating in the development of leading-edge solutions. Curiosity, engagement, and impact are celebrated traits here. We strive for excellence in everything and seek people who share this drive to join our team. Our collaborative work environment encourages employees to develop the tools and techniques that redefine what reliability means to the industry.The Impact of a Reliability Data AnalystAs a Reliability Data Analyst (RDA), you'll be exposed to programs like Mechanical Integrity (MI), Risk Based Inspection (RBI), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Quantitative Reliability Optimization (QRO), technology development and implementation, and groundbreaking research and development opportunities. You will gain exposure to and will require growth in both project leadership and technical competencies.People who succeed here do not stay RDAs for long. They grow into Managers, Technical Experts, or Business/Sales-facing leaders—based on strengths, results, and appetite for accountability.This role is demanding and highly visible. It is designed for people who want to be stretched.What You'll OwnTurn incomplete operational data into clear, defensible reliability recommendationsLead customer-facing reliability workstreams from ambiguity to executionIdentify failure trends, economic tradeoffs, and risk drivers—then decide what mattersManage multiple priorities without needing step-by-step directionBuild trust with customers and internal leaders through consistent follow-throughProgressively take on larger scope, harder problems, and greater ownershipGrowth Is Expected HereThis role is built for growth—and growth is not optional.Within 12–18 months, high performers are expected to:Take ownership of more complex customers or portfoliosInfluence engagement strategy, not just executionBegin developing strengths aligned to one of Pinnacle's leadership paths: People Leadership & ManagementTechnical Excellence & Reliability SpecializationCustomer Strategy and SalesYour manager will support you—but you are expected to drive your own development. Increased autonomy, exposure, and responsibility are earned through performance.If you are looking for a static role, this is not it.How You'll Be SuccessfulYou move forward even when inputs are messy or incompleteYou take accountability for outcomes, not just deliverablesYou actively seek feedback and apply it quicklyYou communicate clearly with engineers, operators, and leadersYou're motivated by progress, challenge, and increasing responsibilityYou demonstrate humility, curiosity, and a willingness to continuously growThis Role Is For You If:You want a role that will stretch you beyond your current capabilitiesYou enjoy learning through real responsibility, not simulationsYou're motivated by growth, not titlesYou want exposure to customers, leadership, and hard decisions early in your careerYou see this role as a foundation for bigger scope—not a long-term landing spotThis Role Is Not For You If:You prefer stable, narrowly defined responsibilitiesYou want to "get comfortable" before taking ownershipYou expect growth to be time-based instead of performance-basedYou're only interested in analysis, not influence or executionYou want to stay in the same role long-termMinimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering field~4+ years of experience in an industrial or reliability-focused environmentComfortable operating with ambiguity and evolving prioritiesStrong communication skills and a bias toward actionWillingness to travel and adapt to customer needs(Certifications, CMMS experience, and advanced analytics are valuable—but ownership, judgment, and growth mindset matter more.)The Pinnacle Way (TPW)TPW is our definition and accountability to ensure a consistent and effective experience for our customers. TPW includes 4 key elements of the customer experience and it guides the way we work:We Understand: what the true goals and objectives are for the facility, leaders, and personnel that we engage. We will also go to great lengths to define the value of our work so we can measure our progress and return that value accordinglyWe Solve: whatever problems or obstacles are required to help each customer achieve their reliability goals. It is here that we make sure that we bring all our resources to bear to help that site reach new reliability heightsWe Execute: with excellence. This means that our work processes are tight, our quality is high, and our delivery is consistentWe Align: when our team and the customer are operating with a cadence and structure that is clear and consistent, ensuring that our solutions and our execution are moving forward, we are documenting progress, and measuring valueWorking EnvironmentConditions may include working inside and/or outside. May work around office machinery with moving parts and moving objects. Working near radiant and electrical energy. Working closely with others or working alone. Working extended or irregular hours and travelling by all possible modes of transportation.Physical Job RequirementsAbility to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, lift and carry under 30 lbs., and perceive depth.Tools and PPE RequirementsEquipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing the essential job function include but not limited to computers and related equipment, calculators, copiers, fax machines, and telephone.Limitations and DisclaimerThis job description describes the general job duties, accountabilities and physical requirements associated with the position; it is not an exhaustive list of all the duties, accountabilities, or skills required for the position.The general job duties, accountabilities and physical requirements associated with the position are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some physical requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health or safety to themselves or others.This job description neither states nor implies that the listed general job duties, accountabilities, and physical requirements associated with the position are the only tasks expected of an employee. An employee is also required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks requested by their supervisor and not in violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or rules.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this